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Peripheral Configuration Submenu

To access this submenu, select Advanced on the menu bar, then Peripheral Configuration.

Maintenance Main

Advanced

Security Power Boot Exit

PCI Configuration

Boot Configuration

Peripheral Configuration

Drive Configuration

Floppy Configuration

Event Log Configuration

Video Configuration

USB Configuration

Chipset Configuration

Fan Control Configuration

Hardware Monitoring

Remote Access Configuration

The submenu represented in Table 22 is used for configuring server peripherals.

Table 22. Peripheral Configuration Submenu

Feature

Options

Description

 

 

 

 

Serial Port A

Disabled

Configures serial port A.

 

Enabled

Auto assigns the first free COM port, normally COM1, the address

 

Auto (default)

3F8h, and the interrupt IRQ4.

 

 

 

An * (asterisk) displayed next to an address indicates a conflict

 

 

 

with another device.

Base I/O Address

3F8 (default)

This option is available only when Serial Port A is set to Enabled.

 

2F8

Specifies the base I/O address for serial port A.

 

3E8

 

 

2E8

 

Interrupt

IRQ 3

This option is available only when Serial Port A is set to Enabled.

 

IRQ 4 (default)

Specifies the interrupt for serial port A.

 

 

 

 

Serial Port B

Disabled

Configures serial port B.

 

Enabled

Auto assigns the first free COM port, normally COM 2, the address

 

Auto (default)

3F8h, and the interrupt IRQ4.

 

 

 

An * (asterisk) displayed next to an address indicates a conflict

 

 

 

with another device.

Mode

Normal

This option is available to set Serial Port B Mode. This includes

 

IrDA SIR-A

Normal and Infared Modes.

 

ASK_IR

 

 

 

 

 

Base I/O address

3F8

This option is displayed only if Serial Port B is set to Enabled.

 

2F8 (default)

Specifies the base I/O address for serial port B.

 

3E8

 

 

2E8

 

 

 

 

 

Interrupt

IRQ 3 (default)

This option is displayed only if Serial Port B is set to Enabled

 

IRQ 4

Specifies the interrupt for serial port B.

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Contents Intel Server Board S875WP1-E Product Guide Important Safety Instructions DisclaimerContents Server Board Installation and Upgrades BiosConfiguration Software and Utilities 101Regulatory and Integration Information 107 Industry Canada ICES-003Figures TablesFan Control Configuration Submenu LAN Server Board FeaturesFeature Description SdramBios Server Board Connector and Component Locations Server Board ComponentsBack Panel Connectors Front Panel ConnectorsSupported Processors ProcessorMemory Type Designation System Bus L2 Cache SizeIntel 875P Chipset Intel 82875P Memory Controller Hub MCHIntel 82802AC Firmware Hub FWH VideoIntel 82801EB I/O Controller Hub ICH5-R Video Modes AGP ConnectorATA Rage XL Video Controller Video ModesSuper I/O Video Memory InterfaceParallel Port Keyboard and Mouse ConnectorsSerial Port Floppy Drive ControllerHigh-Speed USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support32-bit, 33-MHz PCI Subsystem PCI Bus CharacteristicsPCI I/O Subsystem Serial ATA Sata PCI Bus 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S875WP1-E specifications

The Intel S875WP1-E is a high-performance server motherboard designed to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise-level applications. It is ideally suited for those seeking a robust solution for data centers, cloud computing, and various business applications. Built on the Intel 875P chipset, the S875WP1-E delivers impressive features and technologies that enhance functionality and reliability.

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